Anyone know a good place to stay in SanFran, close to airport, nice but not too expensive?

I'll want to see a little of the city before i catch my plane to Maui on Nov 22! I'll be there Nov 20 & 21.

Rachal :cheers:

hey Rachal! sorry, I don't have any info about a hotel, but look at the "bay area meet-up" thread in the member's section. A meet is planned for that weekend. :cheers:

Yes, as SV said, check out the Bay Area thread.

And if you stay close to the airport, you won't see much of the city! Well, you will, but the last train back to the airport area is at midnight or so...

Hello MsMolly,
San Francisco International Airport ( SFO ) is located about 12 miles from San Francisco, so it would be more practical for you to find a hotel in the city.

There are two hotels that immediately come to mind that are reasonably priced. There is the Commodore hotel at 825 Sutter street ( which is about 4 blocks from Union Square ) which is about $89.00 a night and then there is the Ansonia hotel at 711 Post street ( 3 blocks from Union Square and 7 blocks from Chinatown ) at $66.00 a night breakfast included.

Thanks for the info!

I stayed at FISHERMAN'S WHARF (sp?) in the Bay Area, and the place rocks! The hostel is very decent, the crew is awesome and very secure, it's actually a pretty calm place even though the tribe is well "mixed", anyway, you might wanna check on reservations because since the place is so good it's always full, from there you're close to Pier 5 (or 9) can't remember well, but anyway, you can go to Alcatraz, the Maritime Museum, or Golden Gate, transportation is not too difficult either, a taxi from there to downtown cost me about U$10, anyway, hope that this helps a little bit...

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FROMMER'S FAVORITE 2004(Oh yeah!!) - 'The breakfast alone practically makes it worth the price.'

SAN FRANCISCO'S GREATEST HOSTEL! Stay at San Francisco's first and best hostel! We offer our guests the 'classic' hostelling experience - shared facilities and experiences with a fun, international crowd.

Our hostel is located in an historic building set in a beautiful meadow overlooking San Francisco Bay. Dazzling views include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the charming sights & sounds of water traffic floating by.

We offer private rooms and dormitories. FREE continental breakfast is included every morning. We also have a cafe with meal service, a large kitchen, a common room with comfy seating and fireplace, game room, regularly scheduled activities, laundry room and FREE PARKING. All this and our super friendly staff makes Fisherman's Wharf your home away from home!

Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and North Beach are an easy walk away. The nearby Bike Centennial route makes this hostel a perfect stop for cyclists. Nearby Fort Mason Center is home to six theatres, five museums, the world-famous GREENS Restaurant, AND a variety of regularly scheduled arts, recreational, educational & environmental classes, including SAILING classes & WHALE WATCH cruises! Go to fortmason.org for an events calendar during your stay.

'I really enjoyed staying at HI-San Fransisco Fisherman's wharf. It's in a really great location, the staff are awesome and the people rock. Travelling on my own, it was a great way to meet people. Thanks HI-San Fransisco for a great time!!!!!!! 10/10'
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NO chores, NO lockouts, NO problems!
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FREE continental breakfast!
FREE parking!
FREE wireless internet access!
FREE activites & events!
FREE linens!
FREE luggage storage!
FREE in-room lockers!
FREE bicycle storage!
FREE message service!
FREE wake up calls!
DISCOUNT airport transporation!
DISCOUNT bicycle rental!

AMENITIES:
*24-hour security.
*Friendly, knowledgeable, multilingual staff.
*Daily housekeeping.
*Male, female & mixed dormitories available.
*Dormitory rooms average 8-10 guests.
*Private rooms sleep 1-3 guests.
*All rooms have shared hallway bathrooms.
*DSL internet access.
*Large, fully-equipped guest kitchen.
*Spacious dining area.
*Patio with Bay view.
*Comfortable common rooms with a fireplace, jukebox and game table.
*Phone cards and internet kiosks & free wireless internet connection available.
*City's largest 24-hour supermarket is only a five-minute walk away.
*Biweekly tours to Napa Valley & Yosemite leave from the hostel.

PLEASE NOTE this website is a booking agency and not that of Fisherman's Wharf - we also have our own website.


FACILITIES

Breakfast Included Restaurant
Car Parking Available Internet Access
Laundry Airport Pick Up
Bicycle Hire Wheelchair Friendly
Linen Included Credit Cards Accepted
Towels Security Lockers
Luggage Storage Children Friendly
Guest Kitchen Telephone/Fax Facilities
24 Hour Reception Travel Desk/Travel Info
Common Room No Curfew
No Lockout Bike Parking
Free Carparking No Smoking
Taxes included in price

HOSTEL RATING INFO (Fisherman's Wharf)

This hostel has been graded by 167 Hostels.com customers
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Character: 81%
Security: 86%
Location: 92%
Staff: 86%
Fun: 68%
Cleanliness: 81%

they also have their own website: http://www.sfhostel.org/

It's worth checking it out!!!

Here's the map so you can kinda locate it better.

Thanks for the info!